2012 London Olympics

August 11, 2012 |Photos by Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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United States' Alex Morgan (13) leaps over Japan's Saki Kumagai during the women's soccer gold medal match at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. The USA won the game 2-1 to claim the gold medal.

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United States' Alex Morgan (13) leaps over Japan's Saki Kumagai during the women's soccer gold medal match at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. The USA won the game 2-1 to claim the gold medal.